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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,709 | 9,517 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | #994 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,224 | $10,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,227 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,798 | $14,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 97% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,974 | 8,777 | ||
| Admitted | 8,196 | 6,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $299 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than PVAMU based on total student enrollment (14,709 students vs. 9,517 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or PVAMU?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 13.1% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at PVAMU than Minnesota State University Mankato ($22,590.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($14,065 vs. $17,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 8.8% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,317 vs. $11,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than Minnesota State University Mankato (97% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 153.2% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($14,680 vs. $5,798)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 173 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than PVAMU (75.3%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or PVAMU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between PVAMU and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Prairie View A & M University (50% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $7,300 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $39,000)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $6,380 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($22,575 vs. $28,955)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($233 vs. $299)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/